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Campaign Assists in Hiring National Guard and Other Veterans

The theme of the Indiana Chamber’s 2013 Annual Awards Dinner was a salute to the military. The video below highlights the impact of military service for some Indiana veterans and their organizations.

We’ve told you before about the American Jobs for America’s Heroes campaign and its efforts to connect employers with veterans and their in-demand skill sets. Here’s the latest:

The National Guard and other military branches are laying off soldiers at all ranks because of downsizing. The Army National Guard is likely to reduce between 15,000 and 35,000. The U.S. Army may lose 80,000 or more. There will be thousands more veterans looking for jobs in addition to those veterans currently looking.

In 2013, almost 50,000 U.S. veterans of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq were homeless or in a federal program to provide housing (three times the number in 2011), according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Hiring National Guard members and other veterans creates real benefits for your company, your community and veterans and their families. The nonprofit American Jobs for America’s Heroes (AJAH) campaign gives you free, direct access to highly trained National Guard members and other vets who are transitioning to civilian jobs.

The Guard trains in 107 occupational specialties. Most members have put this training to work in high stress situations ranging from disaster relief to combat situations. They are disciplined, reliable and drug free. Guard members are focused on continuous learning and improvement so they excel in advanced job training.

Watch this short videoon the success Phillips 66 has had in military hiring:

In the AJAH campaign, your free job postings flow directly to National Guard and other military employment counselors. These counselors help you understand how military training and experience translates to your civilian requirements.

Visit the web siteto learn more register online in five minutes. A campaign counselor will contact you to set up your posting and answer questions. All services are free. More than 1,000 employers are already participating.